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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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